Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 40 - All About Atoms - Questions - Page 1246: 5

Answer

These subhsells have the same number of electrons.

Work Step by Step

The $d$ subshell can hold up to 10 electrons. If the $d$ subshell is closed, then it holds 10 electrons. If the $3d$ subshell is closed, then it holds 10 electrons. If the $4d$ subshell is closed, then it holds 10 electrons. These subhsells have the same number of electrons.
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